[daniel1212]

It also psychology, the idea that the despite having been the only who “was tempted in all points like as we are, yet without sin,” (Heb. 4:15) and who ever lives to make intercession for us, (Heb. 7:25) Mary is more accessible and compassionate.

See http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/2637924/posts?page=1078#1078

[boatbums]

It also psychology, the idea that the despite having been the only who “was tempted in all points like as we are, yet without sin,” (Heb. 4:15) and who ever lives to make intercession for us, (Heb. 7:25) Mary is more accessible and compassionate.

Well, yeah, even a little kid knows to ask Mom first or to hide behind Mom when Dad wants to smack their behind. It is sad that we so miss the concept of how much our Heavenly Father loves us and how little our earthly fathers are like him. It took many years to finally "get" that and how incredibly wonderful it is to grasp.

[metmom]

Hebrews 4:14-16 14Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Where ever the Catholic church got such a distorted view of Christ as to think that Jesus is not compassionate, is beyond me.